EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which component of blood makes up 1% of the blood?
A
White blood cells & Platelets
B
Plasma & Platelets
C
Plasma & White blood cells
D
Platelets & Red blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The straw-colored fluid that forms the top layer is called plasma and forms about 60% of blood. The middle white layer is composed of white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets, and the bottom red layer is the red blood cells (RBCs). These bottom two layers of cells form about 40% of the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -White Blood Cells (also called leukocytes) They are much fewer in number than red blood cells, accounting for about 1 percent of your blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -White blood cells (leukocytes) They make up a very small part of your total blood (less than 1%). There are 3 types of white blood cells: granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Each type has an important role.

Detailed explanation-4: -Basophils. Basophils are the rarest type of white blood cell, making up only 1% of the white blood cells found in a blood smear. Function: These cells are involved in immune responses to parasites.

Detailed explanation-5: -Our red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, make up about 45% of the volume of our blood. The remaining 55% is liquid plasma.

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